Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Pediatric Critical Care float pool RN
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), totaling 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend plus holiday rotation
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:3
• Float: RN will float within scope to all Pediatric units including CVPICU, NICU, PICU
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric ICU experience (highest required years of experience)
• First-time travelers accepted if they meet experience requirements
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• RN License: South Carolina or Multi-State/Compact State RN License required
• Certifications required (American Heart Association - AHA only):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Certifications preferred: ECMO, CRRT experience preferred but not required
• Additional certifications that may be required or preferred depending on unit:

  • ACLS (not required for pediatric units)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - not required for ER RNs
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - not required for NICU
• Certification expiration: Must be valid beyond 30 days from start date

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season (June - November): Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period; consider before accepting assignment

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and state criminal checks (7 years)
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal and FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification and diploma/transcripts preferred
• Primary source license verification required
• NURSYS verification for RN licenses
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with follow-up chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Color blind testing required prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required as applicable
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start

Additional Notes

• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Employment application must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Radiation badge required only for specific units (not applicable for this pediatric float pool role)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric critical care environment with a supportive float pool role across multiple pediatric intensive care units. Candidates must meet licensure, certification, and health compliance requirements and be prepared for potential emergency assignments during hurricane season.